1981 Ford Granada vs. 1986 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1986 Venturi Coupe is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 20 kg more than 1986 Venturi Coupe.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1986 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1986 Venturi Coupe | |
Make | Ford | Venturi |
Model | Granada | Coupe |
Year Released | 1981 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |